CLINTON — A reserve officer with Clinton Police was arrested earlier this month after an alleged fight at his own wedding reception.
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Clinton police officer arrested on assault charges, placed on administrative leave
Derek Levasseur was charged earlier this month with five counts of simple assault and one count of domestic violence assault, according to Town Manager Aaron Chrostowsky.
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Winslow police station project may restart soon
During a town council meeting Monday, town employees, councilors and residents attempted to sort out the confusion and its financial impact. Then on Tuesday, more details emerged from the state Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Winslow council defers action on fireworks
WINSLOW — An ordinance to limit fireworks use in town was tabled by the Town Council last night after councilors agreed there were too many unaddressed questions to move forward.
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Fixes, fireworks on Winslow council agenda
WINSLOW — Town councilors will consider whether to authorize $68,000 is additional spending for renovations to the town office and a revised proposal to regulate consumer fireworks during a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
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Usual suspects strain local police
Police have a name for them, several names, actually.
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Repeat offenders often need help
Police have a name for them, several names, actually.
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Shawmut driver hurt after crashing into back of tractor trailer truck
FAIRFIELD — A Shawmut man was hospitalized Thursday with serious but non life-threatening injuries after he drove a rented Dodge Caliber into the rear of a tractor-trailer truck.
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Escaped prisoner captured in Clinton
A 19-year-old who eluded police for more two days was captured late Thursday night.
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Fire marshal’s office says Waterville blaze was caused by electrical issue
Sgt. Ken Grimes of the State Fire Marshal’s Office said investigators closed the case Thursday. The fire was deemed accidental, but the exact cause is unknown.
“The fire originated in the attic near several electrical conductors. Something went wrong with the electrical system itself,” he said.